There’s new technology out there that will help you understand what’s going on with your car.
The technology, created by Caarmo, is a diagnostic device that will let drivers know if there is something wrong with their vehicle. It also sends the diagnostic information to a certified auto technician.
Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire has partnered with Caarmo to become one of the first 18 auto repair shops to offer the device to their customers.
“We know how important it is to keep our customers informed and on the road. By offering Caarmo devices to our customers, we hope to ensure that their vehicles are getting the best care possible,” said Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire owner ST Billingsley.
Caarmo CEO Vinay Raman, said that the device – which is smaller than a pack of cards –is simply plugged in to the diagnostic port found in every car, and immediately begins to collect information on the vehicle.
“One of the biggest expenses that people have is their vehicles. And that can be for businesses or consumers. They spend a lot of money, and a lot of time on them – but they don’t know what’s happening. So we’ve created sort of a really sophisticated ‘Fitbit’ for a car,” said Raman.
For $80 a year, customers with the device will be able to see their car’s information, service reminders and GPS tracking. The auto technicians at Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire will also be able to see the car’s diagnostic information for a mechanic’s portal. So if a customer’s car is having an issue, a technician will be able to call right away – either to provide reassurance or to schedule maintenance.
“[We put] these devices in the vehicles to let them know, ‘Hey your car is operating just fine’ or if a check engine lights comes on – some people kind of freak out when they see that – we can take a look at that and say, ‘Based on the make and model of your vehicle, let me give you a sense of what’s actually happening.’ It gives you more of a sense of what’s going on than just a light on your dashboard – you have an expert on the phone,” said Raman.
Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire is looking to begin providing the Caarmo devices to customers in the coming months.
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